Washington, D.C.–The House Appropriations Committee released a fiscal year 2024 bill for Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies that would provide $9.57 billion for the U.S. Army Corps of… Read More
Legislative/Regulatory
Washington, D.C.—Key supporters of the permitting reform provisions included in the bipartisan debt limit and budget package made it clear they are not finished. “This is a good first step,”… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Even as a debt-limit deal remained out of reach, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) expressed hope some version of permitting reform could be in a final package. “I believe… Read More
Washington, D.C.—A key House subcommittee took on the shortage of U.S. mariners and recruitment and retention challenges faced by the Coast Guard. Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Fla.), chairman of the House… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on the development of guidance on zero-emission port equipment, heavy-duty vehicles and fueling infrastructure under potentially multiple funding programs under… Read More
Washington, D.C. — The Maritime Administration (MarAd) announced $20.8 million in grant awards to 27 small shipyards in 20 states through the Small Shipyard Grant Program to help shipyards modernize,… Read More
The Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association hosted the 39th version of its annual River and Marine Industry Seminar, one of the oldest and most respected maritime law seminars in… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Even while losing four Republican votes, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) managed to squeak through a bill linking a debt limit hike to spending cuts and other changes. H.R. Read More
Washington, D.C.—Updating Congress on Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) funding, Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan called waterways and ports the engine for much of the $5.4 trillion in U.S. maritime… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Along with a new, concentrated inspection campaign focused on fire safety on small passenger vessels, the Coast Guard announced some vessels initially certificated prior to 1996 that carry 100… Read More